speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
spreading around (news, etc.); talking about widely; noising about; circulating
nonchalant air; unruffled air
such ... as; or some such
to hand down (a story, legend, etc.); to pass on (to the next generation); to spread (a rumor, news, etc.); to circulate; to send word; to pass on (a message)
true; real; genuine; proper; utter
point of a spear; spearhead; focus (of one's attack, criticism, etc.); aim; force (of an argument); edge
mistaken idea; misunderstanding; wrong impression
be (that) as it may; having said that
no matter (what, who, etc.); whether ... or ...; be
posterity; future generations; future life
sticking (in one place, position, etc.); settling; becoming established (of a custom, system, etc.); taking hold; fixation; fixing
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)
to share (someone's) good luck; to follow (someone's) example; to enjoy the same benefits (of someone or something); to be named after
episode; anecdote; vignette; episode
taking on a life of its own (of a rumour, etc.); walking by oneself; taking a walk by oneself; walking unaided; being able to walk without help; standing on one's own feet
to pass down (a story) from generation to generation; to hand down
to bury (e.g. in the ground); to fill up (e.g. audience fills a hall); to cause to be packed; to plug (a gap); to stop (a gap); to make up for (a loss, shortage, etc.); to make amends
to be present (esp. during a birth); to be witness to; to attend
otaku; geek; nerd; enthusiast
tendency; trend; inclination
your house; your home; your husband; your organization; you
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
great achievement; great feat; great work; great undertaking
person who has rendered distinguished service
reputation; (public) estimation; rumour; rumor; fame; notoriety
crested caracara (Polyborus plancus)
to jest; to joke; to play the fool; to act indecently; to be silly over
reaction; response; reaction
visit for no reason; going on a fool's errand
to keep one's mouth shut; to refuse to talk
in name only; titular; nominal
to take home; to carry home; to bring back home; to take out (e.g. food)
faint hopes; dim prospects; little hope; unlikely (to be successful)
to lose heart; to be discouraged; to be dejected; to be exhausted; to be tired out
venting one's anger (on someone or something); taking out one's anger on
to fall into ruin; to become dilapidated; to become run-down; to become desolate; to be badly neglected
wasteland; wilderness; deserted land; prairie; vast plain; wilds
to collapse (of a building, dream, plan, etc.); to be destroyed; to fall through; to be completely defeated (in battle); to be wiped out; to be routed
to paint over; to paint out; to fill in; to cover completely (with paint)